The Story Begins
The first episode of the TV anime 'Two people smoking tar behind the supermarket' was broadcast on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Although the start was delayed by 45 minutes due to the volleyball broadcast, many fans enjoyed watching the live tie, saying, 'We've been waiting!'
'Two people smoking tar behind the supermarket' is a manga written by a landowner that was serialized in X from March 9, 2022. The first episode received a total of 280,000 likes and became a hot topic, and is currently being serialized in Square Enix's 'Monthly Big Gangan.'
Character Interactions
An adult drama in which Sasaki, a 45-year-old tired office worker, and Tayama, a 24-year-old supermarket employee who wears somewhat eccentric clothing, communicate over a cigarette at the back door of a supermarket.
The TV anime, which began broadcasting on Thursday, July 9, 2026, will be directed by Rito Suzuki and Aoi Mori, and produced by Asahi Productions. Takuya Sato will play the role of Sasaki, and Seisaku Hoshi will play the roles of Yamada/Tayama.
*Due to the nature of this theme, the following text contains descriptions that may be considered 'spoilers' for those who have not seen the work. Please be careful when reading further.
The beginning begins with a smoking scene between Sasaki and his colleague Suzuki. I wish it was midnight all the time. When the OP of the TV broadcast version on 'Fig Smoke' is played, 'The OP is great!' 'The song and the pictures are too good!' 'Zutomayo's song is great!'
Sasaki, a company employee who works late every day, is comforted by Yamada, a female clerk at the second cash register at the supermarket. On social media, you can see him serving even tired old men with kindness and a smile. 'So cute~' 'I see this smile every day.'
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Episode 1 Recap
The first episode ended with a flood of comments from viewers. After the broadcast, Takuya Sato, who plays Sasaki, Seisaku Hoshi, who plays Yamada/Tayama, and other related parties posted their impressions.
The ED is a video of the TV broadcast version of imase 'Fiction.' 'Stylish' 'Perfect for soaking in the afterglow' 'Even the ending is great'
(C) Landowner/SQUARE ENIX/'Yanisu' Production Committee
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